Counselling Services List
MIND in Brighton and Hove is unable to recommend any particular counselling services.
This list has been updated in June 2014 but you are always advised to confirm costs and
services with the organisation concerned. Note that services sometimes have a waiting list
and there can be changes to how services are delivered. So please do check directly with
any agency you wish to use, this list is a guide to local services only.
We suggest you check the qualifications, supervision and the ethical principles of any
service you contact.
There are two sections, the first section ‘Counselling Organisations’ gives details of
registering bodies and organisations, that provide lists and directories you can use to find a
local counsellor or therapist. The second section gives details of organisations in Brighton
and Hove that offer lower cost, free or discounted counselling services or therapies to local
residents.
COUNSELLING ORGANISATIONS - providing directories to full fee and some low cost
counselling services
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
BACP House, 15 St. Johns Business Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire
LE17 4HB
Website: www.bacp.co.uk
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
A directory of accredited counsellors and psychotherapists is
provided on the website. Clients can find someone who belongs to a
register approved by the Professional standards for Health and Social
Care.
British Psychological Society (BPS)
St Andrew’s House, 48 Princess Road East, Leicester LE1 7DR
Website: www.bps.org.uk
Email: enquiries@bps.org.uk
BPS is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in
the UK. They provide an online searchable ‘Directory of Chartered
Psychologists’ So you can find someone in your area.
Psychotherapy Sussex
Website: www.psychotherapy-sussex.org.uk
Email: online form
A register of over 60 psychotherapists practising in Brighton and Hove
and across Sussex who have completed professional training with a
reputable organisation. They offer individual, group, child and couple
analytic psychotherapy. Limited low cost therapy
They provide an online searchable database to enable you to find a
therapist.
BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive )
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
01455 883300
0116 254 9568
They do not provide
a phone number
0161 705 4304
Psychotherapies), Imperial House, Hornby Street, Bury, Lancashire
BL9 5BN
Website: www.babcp.com
Email: babcp@babcp.com
Provide an online searchable directory of accredited cognitive
behaviour therapists at the above website. You can specify if you
need your therapist to speak an additional language to English.
British Psychoanalytic Council
British Psychoanalytic Council, Unit 7, 19-23 Wedmore Street,
London
Website: www.psychoanalytic-council.org
Email: mail@psychoanalytic-council.org
A professional association and regulator of the psychoanalytic
psychotherapy profession. They provide an online searchable
database of practitioners to enable you to find a therapist.
Counselling Directory
Website: www.counselling-directory.org.uk
List of counsellors and psychotherapists who are members of a
recognised professional body. The provide a searchable online
database of counsellors offering couples or individual counselling.
020 7561 9240
0844 8030 240
Sussex Counselling
Website: www.sussex-counselling.co.uk
Provides an online searchable directory and paper directory of local
qualified private counsellors, using a variety of disciplines, called the
Sussex Counselling Directory of Counsellors.
COUNSELLING SERVICES ( based in community or charitable organisations)
360B COUNSELLING SERVICE
Next to Matthias Church, Five ways, Ditchling Road.
Website: www.360bcounsellingservice.co.uk
E-mail: online form.
Offers individual, couples and family counselling with people
qualified to diploma level working towards accreditation or further
qualifications. Day and evening appointments available. All
counsellors are members of BACP/UKCP or BPS.
COST:
Low cost counselling £18.00 for students/unwaged
Affordable - individual counselling £25.00
Family / couple price following discussion.
AGE UK (Brighton) Counselling Service
29-31 Prestonville Road, Brighton BN1 3TJ
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/brightonandhove/
E-mail: info@ageuk-bh.org.uk
Counselling for older people living in the Brighton and Hove area.
Up to ten weekly sessions with a qualified counsellor who can visit
your home if necessary.
COST:
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
07961 614018
01273 720 603
The people who use the counselling service choose what they feel
able to pay – there is no means testing but they are asked to
contribute between £10 and £25 per session
AS YOU ARE
The Corner House, 45 Southwick Street, Southwick, West Sussex
Website: www.asyouarecentre.co.uk
Email: Online form
Offers counselling and group work for depression, stress and
anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties and more. For people
living in Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham, Lancing
and Worthing they offer Group work, couple or individual sessions.
COST: Free assessment, sliding scale of £6 - £35 per session
THE BEECH GROUP
17 Court Close, Brighton BN1 8YG
Website: www.thebeechgroup.com
E-mail: office@thebeechgroup.com
The Beech offer counselling and psychotherapy. All counsellors are
qualified to diploma level. Individual, couple and family sessions
available. They offer face to face, telephone or online services.
COST: Fees are determined at the initial consultation dependent
upon the client's situation, the day and time of appointments.
BHT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICE
Second Floor 27-29 North Street, Brighton BN1 1EB
Website: www.bht.org.uk/services/mental-health-and-wellbeing/
E-mail: wellbeing@bht.org.uk
Offering individual counselling up to 8 sessions for residents of
Brighton and Hove. They work with those experiencing emotional
difficulties or mental ill health, providing qualified counsellors.
COST: Free to the client.
BREAKEVEN SUSSEX
Brighton Business Centre,95 Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex
BN1 4ST
Website: www.Sussexbreakeven.org.uk
E-mail: Info@breakeven.org.uk
Provide free specialist counselling for anyone affected by problem
gambling.
COST: The service they offer is completely free
BRIGHTON & HOVE LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER
SWITCHBOARD
6 Bartholomews, Brighton, East Sussex,BN1 1HG
Website: www.switchboard.org.uk
E-mail: info@switchboard.org.uk or Online e-mail form to complete
Offers face to face counselling with a counsellor who identifies as
lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans and is able to support people with
whatever their difficulty is. The counselling service works with a
range of issues - including but not only those issues to do with
sexual or gender identity difficulties. They offer a maximum of 12 low
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
07952 754 859 and
07507 706478
01273 871 575
Mon & Tues evenings
6pm – 9pm and Sat
10- 1pm
01273 504385 ( voice
mail states it’s
madeleine Richardson
who is the Director)
01273 - 929471
01273 833 722
01273 204 050
Help line open 5- 9pm
week days. Sat and
Sun 5-7pm.
Office 01273 234009
cost counselling sessions.
COST: Sliding scale of charges so that what you pay is based on
your income.
Relationship/Couples Counselling
Website: www.relate4uorg.connect.htm
Email: reception@brightonrelate.org.uk or Online form to complete
Switchboard provides relationship counselling via its
PROUD2CONNECT service in partnership with Brighton Relate.
Proud2Connect @
This service is provided by Relate trained counsellors who identify as relate
LGBT and have been specifically selected for this project due to their 01273 697 997
understanding of the issues that specifically affect LGBT people and
their relationships
COST: £56.00 per session but with bursary available to reduce cost.
BRIGHTON AND HOVE WELLBEING SERVICE
Website: www.bics.nhs.uk/patient-information/brighton-and-hovewellbeing-service/
Email: BICS.brighton-and-hove-wellbeing@nhs.net
An NHS service of qualified mental health specialists and support
workers who are trained to provide short term therapeutic
interventions and talking therapies. They support people with
emotional and psychological difficulties and provide help with
employment issues and other practical or social issues for those
receiving therapy. Talking therapy and workshops on depression,
anxiety, confidence, assertiveness and stress are available. Access
is via GP referral or to self-refer contact the service directly.
COST: Free NHS service
BRIGHTON THERAPY CENTRE
14 St Georges Place, Brighton BN1 4GB
Website: www.brightontherapycentre.org.uk
Email: info@brightontherapycentre.org.uk
Offers a range of counselling, therapy and psychological services in
sessions for individuals, couples or groups.
COST: Free assessment then sliding scale from £13.00 for
experienced trainee 1-1, groups start at £10.00 per session.
BRIGHTON WOMEN’S CENTRE
72 High Street, Brighton BN2 1RP
Website: www.womenscentre.org.uk
Email: info@womenscentre.org.uk
***** Please check as waiting list has been closed at time of
writing *******
The Brighton Women’s Centre Counselling Service is a specialist
women’s counselling service. We offer all women a safe,
confidential and supportive environment to explore all kinds of
thoughts, feelings and experiences.
CRECHE AVAILABLE
COST: 12 weeks of counselling which is based on the client’s ability
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
0300 002 0060
01273 626444
07910 032 333 open
10 to 1.30pm for
enquiries.
01273 698 036
to pay.
CARE CONFIDENTIAL ONLINE
Website: www.careconfidential.com
Help line : 0300 4000 999
Specialist Pregnancy and Abortion Counselling, support and
information if facing an unintended pregnancy or following an
abortion. People can either speak to the helpline or use the online
advisor service by creating an anonymous online user log in.
Useful leaflets and resources on the website can be downloaded.
0300 4000 999
COST : Free.
CARERS CENTRE BRIGHTON AND HOVE
Tel 01273 746222
18 Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT
Fax: 01273 933688
Website: www.thecarerscentre.org
Email: info@thecarerscentre.org
Have limited-availability, free counselling for carers service. This is
provided by two local specialist agencies, the Rock Clinic and
Relate, and commissioned by the Council/NHS. Carers can access 8
sessions from either of these providers if they are caring for
someone aged 18 and up, who is a Brighton and Hove resident and
is not in residential or nursing home care. If the service is not
available at the time a carer is referred, they will be signposted to
alternative sources of counselling.
Professionals should make a referral using the online referral form or
making phone contact with the Carers Centre.
COST: Sessions for carers are funded so free to the client
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
Urgent referrals to
(CAMHS) CAMHS, The Aldrington Centre, New Church road, Hove, duty team: 01273
BN3 4AG,
718680 ( 8.30-17.30)
Website: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-andeducation/childrens-services/child-and-adolescent-mental-healthservices-camhs
Specialist counsellors and psychiatrists for children and their
families. All referrals should go to the above address. The forms can
be found on the Brighton an d Hove council Website
Non urgent / pre
The Community CAMHS teams are based in Kings House and can referral consultation
be reached for pre referral discussion / advice on numbers opposite. 01273 293481
01273 290545
Teen to adult personal Advisors ( TAPA) can be contacted by
01273 294411
calling CAMHS or via YMCA / YPC see below in list.
COST : free service as part of the NHS
CRI BRIEF INTERVENTIONS SERVICE (ALCOHOL RELATED)
No 9 the Drive, Hove, BN3 3JE
Up to 12 sessions 1-1 counselling with a trained drug and alcohol
counsellor offered as part of a coordinated treatment and recovery
process.
Clients must self refer by attending the drop in on Monday / Tuesday
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
01273 823026
or Wednesday from 10 -2pm.
COST: Free
CRI HARM REDUCTION AND TREATMENT SERVICE ( DRUGS
RELATED ) 11, St Georges Place, Brighton BN1 4GB
One to one counselling with a trained drug and alcohol counsellor.
Up to 12 sessions offered as part of a coordinated treatment and
recovery process.
To access this service, clients must present at the drop at CRI Open
Access Service at
10pm - 5pm Monday to Friday (8pm Wednesday) & Saturdays
10am -1pm
COST: free
CRI PATCHED For Families, friends and carers of substance
users 1 White hawk Way / 9 the Drive Hove
Website: www.cri.org.uk/patched_brighton
Email: patchedbrighton@cri.org.uk
Offers support and services for the families, friends and carers of
substance users or anyone in the local community experiencing the
effects of someone else’s drug and/or alcohol problem.
1:1 Counselling: PATCHED provides a specialist counselling
service to the families & carers of substance users. We offer 12
counselling sessions.
Duo Counselling: PATCHED provides counselling interventions for
any two people affected by drug / alcohol use. We offer 6
counselling sessions.
01273 607575
0800 085 4450
Helpline
01273 823026 The
Drive
Office number
Whitehawk – 01273
574100
To access this service please call the PATCHED Free and
confidential Helpline: 0800 085 4450 or phone the PATCHED offices
on either : 01273 823026 or 01273 574100
COST: Free
CRUSE Bereavement Care, BRIGHTON AND HOVE
Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG
Website: www.cruseeastsussex.org.uk/
Email: cruse@cruseeastsussex.org.uk
Cruse offer help to all bereaved people. Personal counselling or
group drop in. Support sessions for bereaved people with practical
and emotional problems.
Office hours 9-12 Mon Tues Thurs Fri. Answerphone at other times.
Drop in groups Wednesday mornings 10-12.15 the first hour is for
newcomers to Cruse.
COST : free with trained volunteers
The FED Online
Centre for independent living, Montague House
Somerset Street Brighton & Hove East Sussex BN2 1JE
Website: www.thefedonline.org.uk/counselling
E-mail: info@thefedonline.org.uk
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
01273 234 007
9.00-12.00
Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri
National Helpline 0844
477 9400
Weekdays 9.30 -5pm
with additional hours til
8pm on Tues Weds
and thurs evenings.
Or email –
Helpline@cruse.org.uk
01273 296747
Provide a low cost, confidential, independent and accessible
counselling service for disabled people, their families, friends and
carers, with contracts of up to 24 weekly sessions.
COST: The initial assessment appointment is a free 50 minute
session with a qualified and experienced counselling
supervisor.Subsequent counselling sessions are paid for on a
donation basis, usually between £5- £20 per session, but this can be
discussed with your counsellor.
Headway Hurstwood Park (covers Brighton )
Headway house, Jackies Lane, Newick, East Sussex, BN8 4QX
Website: www.headway-hp.org.uk/services
Email: Contact form on website.
Offers CBT, Transactional analysis or person centred therapy for
anyone affected by Acquired Brain Injury who is experiencing any
emotional or behavioural difficulties may have counselling ( injured
person or relatives and carers etc) . This can take place at
Hurstwood Park of the clients home. Sessions last 50 mins and a
maximum of 12 weekly sessions are available.
Contact the Community Support Manager Lisa Wickham who will
complete a referral form with you when appropriate.
COST: Free to those with Acquired Brian Injury and their relatives/
carers.
Male Sexual Problem Clinic
Hove Poly Clinic, Neville Ave, Hove, BN3 7HY / Mileoak Medical
Centre Chalky Road, Portslade BN41 2WF
Referrals by GP for over 18s. (Physical investigations must have
been completed before a referral can be mad).
A psychosexual therapist Accredited with the College of Sexual
Relationship Therapists, provides help, advice and therapy for men
and their partners for whom there is a sexual problem be it organic
or psychological in origin. Maximum of 6 50 min sessions. Examples
are erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, desire disorders.
COST: Free NHS service.
Mankind UK
1 Brunswick Road, Hove Bn3 1DG
Website: www.mankindcounselling.org.uk/index.php
Email: admin@mankindcounselling.org.uk
Mankind UK is charity that provides counselling and support for
victims of male rape, male sexual assault and violence, as well as
sex abuse support.
1-1 counselling and group sessions offered
Partners family and friends service
A space for clients and a significant other to talk and listen in a
structured setting.
COST: fee based on a sliding scale. This will take into account
employment status and current financial status to arrange an
affordable fee.
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
01825 724 323
01273 265913
01273 911680
MARRIAGE CARE
Cassidy Centre, St Mary's Church, 5 Surrenden Road, Preston Park,
Brighton, BN1 6PA
Website: www.marriagecare.org.uk
Email: appointments@marriagecare.org.uk (online web form
preferred contact form).
Local branch of national organisation. Counselling for those
experiencing relationship difficulties.
Tel: 0800 389 3801
Mobile friendly /
landline : 01159 934
255
lephone counselling service
COST: Runs on contributions . Amount to be discussed at the
assessment.
NHS Contraception and sexual Health Clinic and Pregnancy
Counselling Service
Morley Street Centre, Nelson Row, Brighton, BN2 9RE.
Counselling by appointment for: Pregnancy, Post Abortion, Infertility,
Miscarriage and Foetal Death, Abortion for Medical Reasons,
Menopause, Rape or Sexual Abuse and sexual health for those
aged 13+
COST: Free provided by the NHS
Poplar Counselling
Website: www.poplarcounselling.co.uk
E-mail: poplarcounseliing@ntlworld.com
Poplar Counselling has BACP registered therapists offering
individual counselling and therapy in Brighton and Hove and the
surrounding Sussex area. Offers sessions at seven dials or home
visits for those with ill health or mobility issues.
01273 242 091or
attend the drop in from
2pm to 7pm any
weekday afternoon.
07944 525304
1 to 1 Counselling and Psychotherapy Including one to one face-toface counselling, group therapy, online counselling, via Skype, home
visits and telephone counselling. They also offer Group Therapy and
relationship counselling
COST: Sliding scale according to ability to pay £25 -55.
Initial 30 mins assessment sessions for £10.00
RELATE
58 Preston Road, Brighton BN1 4QF
Website: www.Relate4u.org
Email: reception@brightonrelate.org.uk or online form to complete
Counselling for couples, families and individuals. Relationship
and sex therapy. They also have funded services for carers up to 8
sessions and men with or recovering from prostate cancer can
access 10 sessions free.
COST: Carers and prostate counselling free.
Other sessions £56.00 per 50 mins but Relate have a bursary
scheme which helps people who need counselling but cannot afford
to pay in full.
RISE ( Formerly known as Women’s Refuge)
PO Box 889, Brighton,BN2 1GH
Website: www.riseuk.org.uk
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
01273 697 997
01273 622 822
Helpline and contact
line during office hours
Email – Web based form
Rise supports women, children, young people and families in
Brighton & Hove and across West Sussex who have been affected
by domestic abuse. On going one-to-one support, group work
programmes and counselling for women and families living in the
community or who have spent a period of time living in a refuge and
are re-settling.
Monday to Friday.
Drop in Domestic Abuse Surgery provides advice support and
access to the service on Weds 9-12 at Hove Town Hall.
COST: Free
ROCK CLINIC Two locations
Rock East - 270 Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5TA
Rock West – 8 Western St, Brighton BN1 2PG
Website: www.rockclinic.org.uk
Email: Rock East office@rockclinic.org.uk
Rock West reception@rockclinic.org.uk
A cooperative of clinic practitioners provide a wide range of
therapeutic approaches at affordable costs. Individual, couple and
family
East 01273 621 841
Weekdays open
10.00am - 1.00pm,
2.00 – 4.00pm
weekdays
Rock West same
hours but 01273
326826
COST: Income related charges
Assessment Individual Interview £10.00
Low cost Counselling Scheme - £15.00
Reduced Psychotherapy £5 -£15
Up to full cost at £50.00
SPEAKEASY : 01273 684856
01273 684856
No Website or E-mail. Community group using a variety of locations
in Brighton and Hove.
A group of fully qualified and experienced Person - Centred
counsellors offering low cost counselling to people on benefits or
low incomes. No limit to the number of sessions provided.
COST : Lowest £10.00 per hour.
SUMMERHAYES WELL BEING CENTRE
31A High Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PD
Website: www.ncda.org.uk/counselling-services.php
Email: Counselling@ncda.org.uk
Community organisation offering low cost short term counselling
service for residents of Telscombe, Newhaven, Seaford, Lewes
and some parts of Saltdean.
The Haven Project offers affordable counselling to men and women
who have been raped, sexually abused or have experienced
sexual violence.
Art Therapy Project Coming soon for those aged 16+
G.P referral
COST: Low cost, sliding scale, depending on income £12 - £40 .
Initial assessment £10
SURVIVORS NETWORK COUNSELLING SERVICE
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
01273 519108
(Counselling)
01273 720110
Postal address:
Survivors' Network, 6a Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE
Website: www.survivorsnetwork.org.uk
Email – counselling@survivorsnetwork.org.uk
Email - help@survivorsnetwork.org.uk ( support)
Counselling for self identifying women aged over 14 ( and young
men aged 14 -18) who have experienced rape or sexual abuse at
any time in their lives. They work on a self-referral basis only, so
anyone interested needs to contact Wendy on the email address
above and they will be sent details about the service. Client swill be
offered sessions in blocks of 12 up to a maximum of 52 sessions.
Helpline
(Wednesday and
Friday 7pm-9pm)
01273 203 380
counselling service
Anyone who has reported an assault may be eligible for 10 sessions
of pre trial therapy but please ring the centre for more information.
The service operates a waiting list currently around 8 months but
they are working to reduce this to a 6-8 week wait soon.
Young Peoples’ Counselling
Free counselling service for any self identifying young women aged
14 upwards and young men aged 14 -18yrs. To access this service
please contact the Young Persons service at the general counselling
service contact details.
COST: Clients are requested to donate whatever they can afford.
Inability to donate does not exclude one from being able to access
this service. Free to those under 18.
SUSSEX REHABILITATION CENTRE COUNSELLING SERVICE
Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3EW
Service only for people who attend the Sussex Rehabilitation Centre
and their carers. Counselling service for those living with an
amputation, for amputees, their families and carers and patients
who have had a stroke, head injury or other neurological
condition.
COST: Free
TERRENCE HIGGGINS TRUST
Terrence Higgins Trust 61 Ship Street Brighton BN1 1AE
Website: www.tht.org.uk/
Email: info@tht.org.uk
This counselling service is available to anyone over 18 affected or
infected by HIV or for gay men living in Brighton or Hove They can
usually offer support via an interpreter to someone for who
English is not their first language.
COST: Free service
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON Counselling service
A variety of contacts see below list.
Website: www.brighton.ac.uk/current-students/my-studentlife/health-and-wellbeing/need-to-speak-to-someone/index.aspx
Eastbourne
Location Trevin Towers, Gaudick Road, Eastbourne
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
Appointments
01273 242154
01273 764 200
Mon to Friday 10am to
8pm.
Email counsellingeastbourne@brighton.ac.uk
Tel 01273 643845
Falmer
Location E wing, Checkland Building, Falmer
Email counsellingfalmer@brighton.ac.uk
Tel 01273 643584
Grand Parade
Location Student Services, main building, Grand Parade
Email counsellinggrandparade@brighton.ac.uk
Tel 01273 643187
Hastings
Location Havelock Road, Hastings
Email hastingsstudentservices@brighton.ac.uk
Tel 01273 644643
Moulsecoomb
Location Manor House, Moulsecoomb Place, Moulsecoomb
Email counsellingmoulsecoomb@brighton.ac.uk
Tel 01273 642895
For telephone
numbers see opposite
column for simplicity.
BACP registered counsellors provide students a safe, confidential
environment to discuss concerns, allowing time to reflect, discover
new options and possibilities, and learn strategies to cope with life's
stressors. Appointments can be made by phone, by email or by
visiting the local Student Services office. Appointments are available
at all sites on weekdays throughout term time, and some limited
appointments are available during vacations. They will contact about
counselling by email, telephone, letter and text message.
If you're in the School of Education, you may be able to make use of
the online e-counselling service See link for details (480k pdf). This
is an online type of therapy that takes place via an exchange of
emails.
COST: Counselling is free to any existing university students
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX University Counselling Services,
Health Centre Building, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton.
BN1 9RW
Website: www.sussex.ac.uk/counselling/appointments
Email: counsellingreception@sussex.ac.uk
1-1 counselling, workshops and groups for students and their
partners. Usually people requiring 1-1 counselling will be offered up
to six, 50min sessions. Access to 1+-1 therapy is by reception
interview to discuss if counselling is appropriate for complete the
relevant forms from the above website. To make an appointment
either call, drop in, e-mail or use the student web service.
Drop-In appointments can be used for a one-off 20-30 minute
appointment with a counsellor to discuss anything that's troubling.
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
01273 678156
These appointments can only be booked up to one working day in
advance. No forms are needed.
UCS Offers: Individual psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive
behavioural therapy, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, Group therapy
Systemic therapy for student couples, Eating Disorders Group
Drug and Alcohol Counselling programme, Manage your Mood
Workshops, Procrastination Workshop, Insomnia Workshop.
COST: Free to students and their partners
YOUNG PEOPLES CENTRE (YPC)
69 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE
Website: http://youngpeoplescentre.co.uk/counselling
E-mail: ginny.roads@impact-initiatives.org.uk
The Young Peoples’ Centre provides a range of services for
vulnerable young people aged 13 to 25, who have multiple needs
related to their physical, mental and sexual health. They provide
free, confidential counselling to young people aged 13 to 25 years
old in Brighton and the surrounding area.
Leave name and
number on
01273 711 633
Text to 07704 273888
Online Counselling Service E-motion
Website: www.e-motionbh.org.uk/
YPC also offer an online counselling service called E-motion. It is an
exchange of emails between client and counsellor. It’s similar to face
to face counselling except you write to your counsellor about any
issues, feelings or concerns that are on your mind.
COST: Free
YMCA – Downs Link Group
Community Counselling Service for 13-25 year olds.
Held at 65 Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YJ
Email: community.counselling@YMCA.dlg.org
Free of charge, limited number of counselling sessions. Young
people can self refer or be referred by other services. Contact
directly on 07739 893707 or e-mail . Young people can also go to
the Youth Advice Centre (YAC) to be referred, drop in between 3pm
and 6pm Mon – Fri , 2nd Floor, Ovest House, 58 West Street,
Brighton BN1 2RA. The counselling co-ordinator will arrange an
initial appointment. All counselling sessions are by appointment only.
Youth Advice Centre
(YAC)
01273 828828
0800 912 0789
Counselling Service
07739 893707.
COST: Free
Mediation and Family Services at the Dialogue Centre
24 Windlesham Road, Brighton, BN1 3AG
website: www.dialoguecentre.org.uk
Email: dialogue@ymca.dlg.org
Sussex Central YMCA’s Dialogue service provides counselling and
other therapeutic support for children, young people and families
across Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex. The centre is
now BACP accredited. Services offered include: Counselling For
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.
01273 320 500 for the
Dialogue Centre
Children and Young People and Support for Families (Families
Plus) . To find out more about Dialogue services for children,
families and young people and identify your local service please call
or e-mail.
COST: Ranges from £18 upwards per sessions cost to be identified
at initial assessment. Initial assessments £25.00
Updated June 2014 by S.Heskin Wellbeing Team.